towing capacity HONDA RIDGELINE 2017 2.G Quick Guide

DRIVING
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RIVING
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and acc\
essories,
and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Below are the steps for
determining the correct load limit:
1.
Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo shou\
ld
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2.
Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be \
riding in your vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or\

XXX lbs.
4.
The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage \
load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there wil\
l
be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available ca\
rgo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)\
5.
Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and lugga\
ge
load capacity calculated in step 4.
6.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or

myhonda.ca (Canada) to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity\

of your vehicle.
7.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories\
,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label
on the driver’

s doorjamb.
Example1 Max Load
Load Limits Example
1,323 lbs (600 kg ) Cargo
Weight
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) 1,023 lbs
(464 kg)
Example2 Max Load 1,323 lbs (600 kg ) Cargo Weight
573 lbs
(260 kg )
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs
(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg )
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, \
use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. See the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada) for more
information.
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Towing Load Limits
Total trailer weight
Do not exceed the maximum allowable weight of
the trailer, cargo, and everything in or on it shown in
the table below. T

owing loads in excess of this can
seriously affect vehicle handling and performance and
can damage the engine and drivetrain.
Total load
Tongue load
Number of
occupant s2WD modelsAWD models
2
4
5
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
4,750 lbs (2,154 kg)
4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)
3,250 lbs (1,474 kg
)
3,000 lbs (1,360 kg)
• Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:
•
Occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back.
•
Each occupant weighs 150 lbs (68 kg).
•
Each occupant has 15 lbs (7 kg) of cargo in the cargo area.
Any additional weight, cargo, or accessories reduce the maximum trailer \
weight and
maximum tongue load.